E68: Navigating the Governor's Budget and Technology Initiatives
Tue Jan 27 2026
In this episode of Gov Tech Today, Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha delve into the recently released governor's budget, focusing on its implications for technology initiatives. They discuss the significant role of AI, legacy system updates, and the governor's approach to AI regulation. The duo also explores state procurement changes, including the growing use of RFI2 and the introduction of climate-aligned contracts. With insights on the Middle Mile Broadband initiative and the complexity of state budgets, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of California's tech and budget landscape.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:13 Governor's Budget Overview
01:45 AI's Role in the Budget
03:09 AI Regulation and Legislation
05:59 Cybersecurity and Staffing Issues
07:41 Middle Mile Broadband Initiative
11:14 State Procurement Changes
17:28 Climate-Aligned Contracts and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of Gov Tech Today, Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha delve into the recently released governor's budget, focusing on its implications for technology initiatives. They discuss the significant role of AI, legacy system updates, and the governor's approach to AI regulation. The duo also explores state procurement changes, including the growing use of RFI2 and the introduction of climate-aligned contracts. With insights on the Middle Mile Broadband initiative and the complexity of state budgets, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of California's tech and budget landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:13 Governor's Budget Overview 01:45 AI's Role in the Budget 03:09 AI Regulation and Legislation 05:59 Cybersecurity and Staffing Issues 07:41 Middle Mile Broadband Initiative 11:14 State Procurement Changes 17:28 Climate-Aligned Contracts and Final Thoughts